Canine-Vaccines

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Canine Vaccinations

Canine Distemper

Distemper is a highly contagious virus which is widespread. It is transmitted via direct or indirect contact with and infected dog’s nasal discharge, ocular discharge, or urine. Usually this is fatal to adults and puppies.

Canine Parainfluenza

Parainfuenza virus causes a respiratory tract infection. It is transmitted from the nasal secretions of an infected dog. Symptoms are typically mild and rarely fatal. Young puppies are more severely affected.

Canine Adenovirus Type 1 and 2

Type 1 Adenovirus attacks the liver causing hepatitis. Pets usually become exposed to this virus through objects that are contaminated by saliva, feces, and urine.

Type 2 Adenovirus causes a respiratory infection often associated with kennel cough. This is an air born illness transmitted from the nasal and ocular discharge of an infected dog.

Canine Parvovirus

Parvo is a highly resistant virus. It can survive in the environment for months withstanding extreme temperature changes. Bleach is commonly used to kill Parvovirus because many disinfectants simply do not work. The virus is highly contagious. It causes severe vomiting and diarrhea. It can be fatal especially in puppies.

Canine Leptospirosis

Lepto is an infectious bacterium that is transmitted by the urine of dogs, wildlife, and rodents. This infection is extremely prevalent in humid and moist regions. The bacteria can cause severe liver and kidney damage. This infection is contagious to humans. Although it can be treated if proper diagnosis is made early, it is fatal in some cases.

Canine Corona

Corona virus is highly contagious infection. It causes vomiting and diarrhea. Most cases are mild and self-limiting, but occasionally this virus can cause death. It is considered to be especially dangerous for puppies.

Canine Bordetella Bronchiseptica

Bordetella is a bacterial infection of the respiratory tract. It is transmitted via air born nasal, ocular, and saliva secretions. It is characterized by a harsh often non-productive cough. Symptoms last for 7 to 21 days.

Canine Influenza

Canine Influenza is the H3N8 influenza virus. It was first identified in Florida in racing Greyhounds in 2004. The vaccine was just release in 2009. The virus is spread via nasal, ocular, and saliva discharge from infected dogs. It causes a cough and upper respiratory symptoms. Most cases are self limiting although some dogs have developed severe pneumonias secondary to influenza.

Canine Rabies

Rabies virus is a severe and always fatal virus. It attacks the central nervous system causing many symptoms including salivation, disorientation, aggression, and eventually death. It is transmitted to humans via saliva contact to open wounds (i.e. bite wounds or scratch wounds).

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